One of the most special and delicious meals I had during my recent visit to India was in the langar, or community kitchen dining hall, of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
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News: Answering Hate With Awareness
Kumar said part of the man’s beard was torn out, he was kicked in the stomach, beaten with a shovel, had bruises on his chest and pain in his jaw when he was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was treated and released with pain killers.
News: Sikh Statues: Tombstone Guards
This Chinese physician was so amazed by the Valor, Courage and Bravery of Sikhs that he wanted Sikhs Soldiers to protect him in the “other world”. Note: Sikhs don’t believe in Graves, but the fact this person recognized Sikhs is a big honor.
News: 2014 Film Festival Announcement
GRAB YOUR CAMERAS The theme for the 2014 film festival is 'Uncommon Courage' What does uncommon courage mean to you?
Harijot Singh Khalsa
Harijot Singh is a graduate of Miri Piri Academy. He serves as creator of SikhNet Stories. He has also authored several research pieces on Sikh history as well as offered encouraging messages through his articles.
News: Bus Driver Wins Turban Fight In Finland
After a year of fighting Gill Sukhdarshan Singh is now allowed by his employers to wear a turban. "I can wear my turban at work now and that’s the important thing."
News: Turbaned Sikhs Jersey Featured In Smithsonian
Darsh’s coach—Greg Maxwell—walked over to the bench, pulled out the small whiteboard on which he designed plays, and furiously scribbled: “HE CAN PLAY.” This was after opposing coach protested about the turban and demanded "Show me in writing where it says he can play!”
Dr Simran Jeet Singh
Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and the author of the national bestseller The Light We Give
News: Exhibit Of Sikh Turbans Now Open
A special turban owned by the British Museum provided the focal-point as an exhibition celebrating Sikhism was officially opened in Bradford. The exhibition explains the importance of the turban to the Sikh faith...
News: Historic School For Sikh Girls
This institution was one of the premier institutions of this region. The school was established concerning future of Sikh girl students. In 1906 the Maharaj of Nabha, himself came to see this school,....
News: Turbaned Celebrity Pic Goes Viral
Hugh Jackman posted a picture of himself on the internet wearing a blue turban. He wore the turban for an appearance in a British based Indian theme TV show.
News: Uni Students Learn About Sikh Values
This langar service epitomised the values of sharing, service, humanity, humility, meditation and selflessness that Langar seeks to promote in daily life.
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